41C4220A Gear and Sprocket Assembly

Most chain drive garage door openers have a 41c4220A gear and sprocket assembly inside. These gears are a fail safe during operation to prevent serious damage to the motor. Nylon gears have nylon teeth, which strip out during strenuous operation. Failure often occurs due to torsion springs weakening over time or the garage door freezing......

Garage Door Opener Stripped Gear

Most garage door openers have nylon gears inside the casing. Garage door opener stripped gears are a common repair. Typically, these parts last 10-12 years based on average use. Gear and sprocket replacements are easy do it yourself projects. If you opener gear is stripping out every few years, here are some possible reasons why.......

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Top 5 Reasons to Replace Your Old Garage Door Opener

The top 5 reasons to replace your old garage door opener involve both safety and performance.  As a general rule of thumb, older garage door openers should be replaced if repair costs are over half of the original value. In other words, don’t let old garage door openers turn into money pits. All machines manufactured......

Garage Door Opener Stripped Gears

The second most common repair after broken torsion springs are garage door opener stripped gears. Nylon gears inside the operator casing are prone to breakdown with age. Furthermore, they are designed to fail if your opener is put under too much stress. Here are some common signs that indicate you may have a stripped gear.......

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